Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

LARKHILL AVENUE, WN6 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKHILL AVENUE, WN6 0DP.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WN6 0DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in WN6 0DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN6 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Larkhill Avenue, 0.5km from Langtree in Standish. Administratively it sits within Standish with Langtree ward and the Wigan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN6 0DP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WN6 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00031612 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN6 0DP. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 143,750

2 sales · Mean £ 143,750

school Local Schools

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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding593 pupils0.4 km
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Wood Fold Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils0.7 km
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

Outstanding205 pupils0.8 km
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Standish Community High School

Good1285 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Ashfield House Hotel0.5 km
  • The Owls At Standish0.7 km
  • Blunch Ltd0.8 km
  • Cafe Istanbul0.6 km
  • Copper Vines0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • J McRobb High Class Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Standish Community Centre0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Galloways0.6 km
  • Harwoods Patisserie0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Albion Ale House0.5 km
  • Standish Labour Club0.6 km
  • Standish Unity Club0.5 km
  • Potters Bar0.4 km
  • Black Bull Hotel0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Spar Store0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Standish Tandoori0.7 km
  • The Chippy0.7 km
  • Tim's Pizza0.7 km
  • Siam House Thai Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst3.8 km
  • Appley Bridge4.2 km
  • Wigan Wallgate4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Lane0.1 km
  • Grove Lane0.1 km
  • St Wilfrid's Road0.1 km
  • St Wilfrid's Road0.1 km
  • St Wilfrid's Road0.1 km